FALL 2026
LIFE AS AN HPU STUDENT
DISCOVER THE EXPERIENCES, FRIENDSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT DEFINE THE HPU JOURNEY.
You’ll love joining the HPU Family at the Nation’s #1 Best-Run College for the second consecutive year!
Your college journey is about more than simply earning a diploma – it’s about the experiences you have every day. At High Point University, you will graduate knowing you lived the best college experience, built connections, created unforgettable memories and earned an extraordinary education. Imagine having a campus that treats YOU as a #1 priority – HPU does! From day one, students gain an immediate support system with Student Success Coaches and professors who provide personalized guidance throughout your college career. On top of this, students learn with the latest technology, connect with top industry leaders and gain real-world experience beyond the classroom as part of their curriculum. HPU’s commitment to student success speaks for itself with 99% of graduates launching their careers or continuing their education within 180 days of graduation. That’s 13 points higher than the national average! Outside the classroom, you can find students studying in one of many state-of-the-art facilities on campus, cheering on our panthers in the Qubein arena, hanging out in the nation’s #2 dorms and eating in our nationally ranked dining halls, including three fine-dining locations as part of your meal plan. HPU provides an environment designed to support every aspect of student life. On-campus features include a nail salon, hair salon, movie cinema, and pools and recreational facilities like a spin studio. Students experience why HPU is the #1 Best-Run College in the Nation on a daily basis. Getting involved is easy with more than 200 student clubs and organizations. Whether you’re interested in club sports, Student Government Association, Greek life, professional organizations, cultural groups, or community service, there’s a place for everyone. And if you can’t find the perfect club, you can start your own. At HPU, we’re all about YOU, which is why everything is designed for you to thrive, discover your purpose, and prepare for a life of significance and success. Join the HPU community and experience what it means to live the best college years of your life.
“My HPU experience shaped me into who I am today in more ways than one. I cannot name a singular impactful moment because my impactful experience was one of meaningful relationships: deep mentorship with my faculty, lifelong friendships with my peers and empowering teammate dynamics with my colleagues. I am forever grateful for HPU, and I cannot imagine where I would be in my life if not for all that I gained and gave in my four years there.” - Ava Taylor, ’24, EP Clinical Associate at Abbott
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Where HPU Can Take You
99%
employed or continuing education within 180 days of graduation 13 points above national average
Below is a glimpse of High Point University graduates leading careers at impressive organizations or enrolled in competitive graduate programs. These students show what your future could look like when you enroll at HPU! Mark Epstein, ’26, Morgan Stanley, Corporate Service Analyst
Major: Marketing and Music Hometown: Novato, California
“HPU helped prepare me for the future by emphasizing experiential learning, leadership and professional readiness. Through hands-on opportunities, close faculty mentorship in the Music and Business Departments and leadership roles across campus, I developed strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills that translate directly to the professional world.”
Jardel Javier, ’26, Account Manager at Gartner
Major: Marketing | Minors: Sales and Global Commerce Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
“My freshman year, I had the opportunity to pitch a business idea to Marc Randolph, the Co-Founder of Netflix. That experience, and many more, really set me up to be confident in my ability to network, my professionalism and other Life Skills. When I walked across the stage at graduation, I knew I was a transformed person. I walked that stage with more than just a college degree – I walked away with Life Skills and Experiential Learning.”
Julia Segalla, ’23, ’24, Medical Device Sales Training Rep at Johnson & Johnson Medtech Orthopedics
Major: B.A. Strategic Communications, Public Relations, and Advertising M.A. Communication and Business Leadership Hometown: Sterling, Massachusetts
"HPU equipped me with essential Life Skills that are crucial for long-term success. Through my experiences at HPU, I have developed strong communication, adaptability and problem-solving skills that allow me to thrive in professional settings. The emphasis on experiential learning, such as delivering professional presentations and collaborating with diverse teams, has prepared me to confidently navigate challenges and opportunities.”
Henry Mudlaff, ’23, ’24, Pursuing M.D. at the Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Major: B.S. Exercise Science; M.B.A Healthcare Management Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD
"HPU prepared me for medical school by instilling more than knowledge. It built character. The university's commitment to being extraordinary, rooted in the values of God, family, and country, set a standard that resonated with me as I head to medical school through the United States Navy. My decision to pursue medicine in the Navy stems from that emphasis on service to something greater than yourself.
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SUCCESS HPU's Impressive Network of Successful Alumni
High Point University graduates work at the world’s leading companies. Their passionate pursuits reflect HPU’s promise:
When We Enroll A Student, We Commit To Their Success. Get an inside look at how HPU has transformed these students by visiting www.highpoint.edu/destinationsuccess or by scanning the QR code.
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Premier Life Skills Experiences HPU’s campus offers opportunities and world-class laboratories where students develop the life skills that will benefit them throughout their careers. While there are too many to list here, below is a glimpse of how HPU relentlessly pursues opportunities to arm students with practical experiences.
Fine-Dining Learning Labs 1924 PRIME, Alo and Kazoku, HPU’s fine-dining learning labs, allow students to practice etiquette and communication skills, and explore international flavors, customs and cultures during dinner for four years at HPU. When an employer takes you to a job interview or you meet a client for dinner, you’ll be ready.
NEW DENTAL LAB
The Jana and Ken Kahn Hotel NURSING LABS
TV STUDIO
Ivy League-Level Facilities, Real-Life Scenarios
HPU students experience an immersive and ever-changing learning environment from day one. Their education is really a four-year career where they’re treated as professionals, leaders, scholars and executives. Equipped with next-generation resources and technology, the educational environment at High Point University mimics the real world and compresses time for students. Consider where this combination of mentorship and cutting-edge tech takes students.
This boutique hotel is nestled within the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on the campus of High Point University. HPU students in event management, hospitality, sport management, media production and other majors gain hands-on experiences working in a variety of positions in this $170 million experiential learning super structure.
David Lombardi, ’25, was heavily involved in the Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing. HPU’s world-class nursing program credits its small class sizes, unmatched mentorship and consistent support as being responsible for the many successes of its students. Lombardi felt not only prepared to provide top-notch care but felt he would thrive in his future role.
“When HPU announced the nursing school, I decided to take the plunge, and I switched majors. It’s a decision I’ve never regretted. Coming into this program with a small cohort meant we had a no-man left behind mindset. It’s rare, but nice to know you have the same people with you in the weeds and trying to chase the same dream.” – David Lombardi, ’25, Emergency Department Nurse for Cone Health
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Explore more experiential learning opportunities and see HPU students in action!
HPU’s airplane fuselage is located in Cottrell Hall, a hub for career development. It offers the profile of a plane’s interior, complete with power outlets for laptops, overhead storage, reclining seats and inspirational quotes that scroll through the windows of the plane. This space allows students to practice their quick-pitch and serves as a reminder to always be ready for new opportunities.
HPU’S TUITION-FREE MASTER’S DEGREES: CAN’T MISS OPPORTUNITY At High Point University, there are many distinctive opportunities you won’t find on other campuses, including the 11 Tuition-Free Master’s Degree programs available to all incoming freshmen in the Class of 2030, such as degrees in healthcare management, biomedical sciences, communication and business leadership, and many others!
“The CBL program gave me confidence and strengthened my public speaking and negotiation skills which have been invaluable in my career.” – Thomas Osa, ’24, MA-CBL, ’25 Senior Account Manager, Lowe’s
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• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Analytics • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Healthcare Management • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance • Master of Arts in Communication and Business Leadership (M.A.CBL) • Master of Education in Elementary Education (M.Ed.) • Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed.) • Master of Education in Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S.B.M.S.) • Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) • Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
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Experiential Learning Opportunities Abound You’ll have access to
INNOVATORS. High Point University’s In-Residence Program provides students with extensive access to global leaders and innovators. All of the in-residence faculty below make regular visits to HPU or teach full-time on campus. Visit www.highpoint.edu/innovators for more information on the global leaders who educate and inspire students to dream big.
HAVE YOU MET THESE INNOVATORS? HPU students have.
Students Develop Life Skills with HPU in the City Annually during HPU’s Fall Break, several of the nation’s leading employers offer High Point University students an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of successful employment. From networking with C-Suite executives, navigating a new city and more, HPU students learn an array of life skills. This year, the cohorts visited Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, and New York City to work with companies like Google, Bloomberg, AT&T, iHeartMedia, professional sports teams and more!
Steve Wozniak
NIH Continues Funding HPU Chemistry Research on Antibiotic Resistance
SPORTS EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
High Point University chemistry students are tackling one of healthcare's biggest challenges through NIH-funded research on antibiotic resistance. A new $500,000 National Institutes of Health grant will support undergraduate students as they work alongside faculty on research aimed at advancing disease treatment and prevention, with opportunities to present findings at scientific conferences. Students can begin participating in research as early as their freshman year, gaining the kind of hands-on experience that builds confidence, strengthens classroom learning and prepares them for future careers in medicine and science. "I've had incredible hands-on experience in the lab, getting to dive deeper into real problems that face medical institutions," says junior biochemistry major Logan Rampetsreiter.
INNOVATOR IN RESIDENCE
Apple Computer Co-Founder
Cynt Marshall
Former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE
Marc Randolph
Netflix Co-Founder
JOURNALIST IN RESIDENCE
Byron Pitts
Co-Anchor of ABC’s “Nightline”
TALENT ACQUISITION EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
Dee Ann Turner
Former Vice President for Talent at Chick-fil-A
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
Russell Weiner
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Domino’s CEO
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Summer Research: Dehydration, Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s Disease Isabella Frankovic, a Class of 2028 neurobiology and chemistry major is one of three students who says it’s an invaluable experience to work in a Wanek School of Natural Sciences lab with Dr. Bill Kochen, professor and founding chair of neuroscience, to investigate the effect of dehydration on mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), also known as concussions. The students examine the effects of dehydration and creatine on concussions by putting animal models in a series of mazes and then analyzing their brains. “My aspiration is to become a physician-scientist, so having this kind of experience early on is instrumental,” says Frankovic. “It has helped me build the foundation to investigate complex questions about the brain and has pushed me to develop so many practical skills.”
HEALTH CARE EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
Sue Downes
CEO and Co-Founder of MyEyeDr.
SPORTS REPORTER IN RESIDENCE
Bob Ryan
Famed Sportswriter for The Boston Globe; known as “the Quintessential American Sportswriter”
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Inside HPU’s Athletic Success March Madness: America’s Team HPU’s basketball programs continue to make history, with both the men’s and women’s teams earning automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament after capturing Big South Conference Championships. High Point University won the hearts of the nation when the men’s basketball team pulled off a major first-round upset in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Dubbed the tournament’s Cinderella team, the Panthers captured the national spotlight and brought serious momentum to the tournament with commentators calling HPU “America’s Team.” The excitement extended far beyond the court. HPU flew three planes of students to cheer on the Panthers, creating a sea of purple and white in the stands. Their energy and unwavering support helped fuel the team’s remarkable tournament run while showcasing what the HPU community has always embodied: competitive excellence.
Student Broadcasters Go Viral! HPU junior Jimmy Rosselli and senior Griffin Wright, radio broadcasters for HPU Athletics, went viral for the second time after detailing HPU’s historymaking first-round NCAA Tournament victory. The duo gained national attention and were featured by Fox News, Sports Illustrated, the NCAA and the New York Post.
The College Tour This series aims to help answer the ultimate SCAN TO WATCH question: “Which college is best for you?” (Hint: it’s HPU). Take the ultimate virtual campus tour by watching our feature on “The College Tour” – an Amazon Prime series!
Tuition-Free Study Abroad
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HPU’s Go Global Grant is a tuition-free opportunity that empowers students to see the world while developing the life skills they’ll need to make an impact in their future career. • Free tuition for your global coursework (up to a $5,000 value) • Four academic credits • Four weeks of professional and cultural development • Your preferred destination in one of HPU’s International Hubs • Memories and lessons that will last a lifetime Sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, doesn’t it? To secure your Go Global Grant, contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-345-6993 or scan the QR code above to schedule a time to visit HPU. During your visit, you’ll meet one-on-one with your admissions counselor, who can tell you more about this incredible opportunity.
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You’ll enjoy these benefits through HPU’s Go Global Grant:
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Values-Based Living and Learning At HPU, students live and learn in an environment that reinforces their personal values and surrounds them with mentors who model service, joy, generosity, gratitude and respect. HPU’s educational model results not only in student success but also significance. Our teaching philosophy prepares not only their minds but also their hearts and souls. An HPU education sets graduates apart. Here are a few examples:
WHY PARENTS APPRECIATE HPU’S VALUES “The importance and value that is placed on God, Family and Country (in that order) is truly what propels HPU to the top in colleges and universities. Those values reinforce the decisions that have made HPU so unique among schools. Our daughter has had the best college experience and matured personally and professionally beyond what we could have imagined. HPU has equipped her with the best tools, resources and experiences to succeed. We have only wanted to give our children the best foundation in life, and we truly feel that HPU has partnered with us in that endeavor.” -Tina Marsh, HPU Parent of Bailey, ’25
“As someone who knows the Higher Education world well, I honestly tell other families that no other college or university shares and instills their values as clearly as HPU. If a “God, Family, Country” university is what your child is looking for, this is it.” -Kerry Tornesello, HPU Parent of Ben, ’23
Community Engagement Recognized Nationally High Point University is one of just 40 colleges and universities in the nation to receive the 2024 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, an elective and voluntary designation that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement. The designation reflects HPU’s commitment to the community. HPU students, faculty and staff volunteer 500,000 hours of service
every year. Their efforts include a variety of community initiatives, such as serving at local nonprofit organizations, hosting an annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with numerous volunteer opportunities, donating thousands of pounds of food to pantries and shelters, providing free health care services such as dental checkups, health assessments at local schools, physical therapy services at HPU’s Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic and much more.
“Dr. Qubein will tell you that HPU is a God, Family and Country school. HPU treats students like adults, models important behaviors for them and gives students an incredible opportunity to grow. And no matter how many differences all our children have, they all share those same values that are at the core of HPU.” -David Amigo, HPU Parent of Joshua, ’22, Zach, ’24, and Cooper, ’25
“When you bring your child to college, you’re taking the training wheels off, and you have to hope and pray that what you have done as far as instilling your values and what you think is important, right and wrong, sticks. When we brought Jodi to HPU, it was evident that this place is very different. The church is right on campus. Look at the sculptures on the promenade, the prominent figures like Harriett Tubman and Rosa Parks. That environment opens a curiosity that leads them down the correct path.” -John Guglielmi, HPU Parent of Jodi, ’15
PARENT PERSPECTIVE
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Families appreciate HPU’s commitment to values-based learning and living.
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HPU Freshmen Build Bikes for Local Children
HPU Students Honor Lives Lost in Sept. 11 Attacks
An HPU tradition, High Point University’s freshmen kicked off their first week on campus by giving back to the community and surprising local children with 150 new bicycles. Students worked together during Move-In Weekend to build the bikes as their very first teambuilding exercise.
Each year HPU students plant 2,977 American flags, one for each victim who died 24 years ago and run 110 flights of stairs in remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
This event is one of the many ways HPU contributes 500,000 hours of service to the community each year.
The memorial serves as a reminder to faculty, staff and students to “never forget.” Giving back to everyday heroes is something HPU takes pride in — reminding students of the value of generosity.
Watch these families and students explain why HPU was the right fit for them.
Annually, HPU students commit nearly 500,000 hours of community service to the local community and beyond.
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Live Here. Love It Here. PANTHER COMMONS
our newest dorm
The $95+ million Panther Commons facility is a 200,000-squarefoot building that stands five stories tall and houses 400 students. This new residence hall also includes several retail shops on the first floor, such as a hibachi restaurant, nail salon, hair salon, mail center, fitness studios, study rooms and more!
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HPU’s Energetic Campus Offers:
40 Club Sports 17 and Intramural Organizations 300 Teams 200+ Clubs Division I athletic teams to cheer on
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See these moments come to life and learn more about why students don’t just live here — they love it here.
Live Music. Bright Lights. Big Energy. What college student doesn’t love a concert? HPU knows that music brings people together and creates lifelong memories! The university hosts star-studded student concerts where students vote for their favorite artists, as well as fun family weekend concerts in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center for parents to enjoy, too. Families and students loved the Walker Hayes concert during this past Fall Family Weekend. Here are just a few other artists who have been part of HPU’s concert lineup: • J. Cole • Jason Derulo • Calvin Harris • Flo Rida
• T-Pain • Chase Rice • Bryce Vine • KC and The • MAX Sunshine Band • Train • Two Friends
The Next Chapter: Charman Library
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Live Your Best Life at HPU: Featuring TINY HOMES
As High Point University continues its transformational growth, the future of learning is taking shape. Scheduled to open in 2027, the $100 million, four-story, 150,000-square-foot John and Lorraine Charman Library will serve as the academic heart of campus. Designed with state-of-the-art technology and collaborative learning spaces, it reflects HPU's continued investment in student success and the next generation of Panthers.
BEST DORMS in the NATION!
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During basketball season, students pack the student section inside HPU’s Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena.